Is Specialized Demo good?

The Demo is such an easy bike to just jump on and go in a variety of terrains and moods. That is, after potentially needing some time in dialling in the setup. It’s a good companion to have in the back of the van, ready to pull out and have a blast on at every ride.

How heavy is a Specialized Demo 8?

35 lb 5.8 oz
A 2018 Specialized Demo 8 S-Works weights 35 lb 5.8 oz (16,040 g).

Is Specialized Demo 8 a downhill bike?

The 2018 Specialized Demo 8 I Alloy is an Downhill Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5″ wheels, is priced at $5,000 AUD, has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized’s Demo range of mountain bikes.

What year is specialized demo 7?

2009 Demo 7 I BUILT FOR STEEP TRAILS AND BIG AIR, our Demo laughs in the face of ruthless terrain with 7 and 8 inches of generous travel. Its top-of-the line Fox components, stable geometry with low central mass and insanely strong double ORE down tubes are competition-proven to withstand the most extreme abuse…

How much are S Works Demo 8?

$7,500
$7,500. Relentless, fast, aggressive—no matter how you describe it, downhill racing is demanding.

What is the Specialized Demo 8 II?

The Demo 8 II is Specialized’s top downhill race platform. It’s been refined over the years by the fastest bike racers and some of the best bicycle engineers on the planet. The Demo 8 is on every serious downhill racer’s shortlist of gravity race whips. WHO IS IT MADE FOR? This is a single-purpose bike.

How does the Specialized Demo differ from other road bikes?

While the Demo uses Specialized’s proven ‘FSR’ Horst link rear end, it differs from its other bikes because the main pivot is concentric with (and houses) the bottom bracket. This means the frame’s centre of mass is lower and the chain’s effect on the suspension is reduced.

What kind of tire does the Specialized Demo 2016 use?

@Killrockstar: agree and to add on to that, Specialized Demo 2016 uses Specialized Slaughter tire, fast rolling tire at the center and long side knobs. perfect for racing. The caption says “no carbon to be found here” under the photo showing the carbon seatstays. This bike is a hunk of poop.

How much does a demo 8 cost?

There are two carbon fiber Demo 8s in the Specialized catalog: the $9000 S-Works Demo and the $6500 Demo 8 Carbon in this test. The S-Works is also available as a frameset kit for $4500.